17|09|2012

Precinct books are publishing a new translation of
Italian composer Ferruccio Busoni's Sketch Of A New Aesthetic
Of Music. The essay, written in 1907, looks to the future of
music as one where it was freed from the conventions of the time.
As well as a composer and concert pianist, Busoni was also tutor to
a number of notable students: Edgard Varèse, Kurt Weill, Stefan
Wolpe and Arnold Schoenberg, among others.

This new translation (by Pamela Johnston) includes an
introduction to the book by Wire contributor and writer
Adam Harper, and the poetic epilogue (titled "The Realm Of Music")
Busoni wrote to his wife.

Harper talks on the book at a launch in Bethnal
Green, East London. More details here.
London X Marks The Bökship, 21 September, 6:30pm.